Monday July 27th marked the 10 year anniversary of the Women’s Mafia founded by Marcy Clark. Continuing tradition of their annual Red Party, the event was hosted at the Gansevoort Park and was an evening all about glamour, connection, and celebration, with this year’s theme being “You Oughta Be In Pictures” and the recommended dress being your Old Hollywood finest. Donations throughout the evening were raised for the charity Reach Within, which has sites in Grenada and St. Vincent that helps vulnerable children break the cycle of violence and develop social and emotional skills to succeed in life.

The peerless James Corbett Studio gave women beautiful elegant old-hollywood hairstyles and makeup before getting their photos taken by photographer Becky Yee of Vintage Vanga Photo Studio. Becky once again, assembled a fabulous on-site photo booth with props including feathers, fans, and flowers.

James Corbett Studio stylist in action at the event (Photo by Natsuko Matsumura)Photo by Natsuko MatsumuraBecky Yee of Vintage Vanga Photography creating the ultimate Old Hollywood photo experience for Hadiiya Barbel (Photo by Natsuko Matsumura)Photo by Natsuko Matsumura

We were so lucky to have “Orange Is The New Black” actress Tanya Wright attend and sign her new book “I Found God In My Hair” and say a few words about the evening. Tanya has also started her own great natural haircare line called Hairiette for women with naturally textured hair.

Photo by Natsuko Matsumura

Performer Cassandra Nemzer sang a beautiful cover of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” accompanied by a magic trick, making the evening wonderfully enchanting and magical.

We want to thank all the amazing people who came out to celebrate and support the Women’s Mafia! We look forward to seeing everyone again next year for another amazing celebration!

Photo by Frantz Norme of www.FrankWphotos.comMarcy with the lovely event Photographer Natsuko MatsumuraMarcy Clark with Reach Within Founder Karen Lawson (Photo by Frantz Norme of FrankWphotos.com)DJ Sameer rocking the party (Photo by Natsuko Matsumura)

We are beyond thrilled to share with you about The Seed Experience 2015 – we love promoting healthy, delicious foods that are great for you and the planet and so we are pleased to announce that we have secured 50% off for Women’s Mafia members and friends with code Proseed50.

The Premiere Plant-Based Lifestyle Festival In New York Returns With Award Winning Chefs, Renowned Authors, Famous Filmmakers and Vegan Lifestyle Pioneers

The Seed Experience 2015 is a two-day festival that focuses on living a healthy, compassionate, and eco-friendly lifestyle. This June the 2015 festival includes over 100 best-in-class exhibitors, including local merchants featuring, sampling, and selling plant-based foods and environmentally friendly products and services. With the number of Vegans in the U.S. more than doubling since 2009, and over 100 million people in the U.S. consciously choosing to eat more plant-based foods, even though they are not vegan or vegetarian, excitement over this year’s The Seed Experience is at an all time high.

The Seed Experience 2015 will present world-renowned speakers including Joe Cross of the “Fat Sick and Nearly Dead” documentaries, doctors and nutritionists such as Dr. Robert Ostfeld, Founder and Director of Montefiore Einstein Cardiac Wellness Program, inspirational champion athletes such as Vegan Ultraman Rich Roll, and animal rights champions such as Kathy Stevens of Catskill Animal Sanctuary and Jenny Brown of the Woodstock Animal Sanctuary. They will be holding workshops to introduce audiences to a plant-based and vegan lifestyle and answer questions.

Exclusive pre-premiere screening with “The China Study” author Dr. T. Colin Campbell’s documentary “PlantPure Nation” followed by a live video conference with his son Nelson Campbell, the Executive Producer, Director and Co-Writer of the film.

Opportunity to experience the cooking of Adam Sobel, owner of The Cinnamon Snail Food Truck, the country’s first organic vegan food truck, a celebrated, award winning all-vegan food truck. Four time Vendy Awards winner. Voted by Yelp! 2014 #1 place to eat in NYC, and #4 in the entire USA.

The Expo will be held the weekend of June 20 and 21st, 2015 from the hours of 10am – 6pm at the Brooklyn Expo Center in Brooklyn, New York. The expected amount of attendees is 5,000+. Ticket prices are $30 per day and $50 for the weekend pass. Included is an exclusive offer for a 30 day free membership to Food Matters TV (www.FMTV.com) value $7.95. FMTV provides hundreds of documentaries, expert interviews, and recipe videos. Attendees can also receive $25 off a first UBER ride, or $20 off a first uberPOOL ride.

The Seed, founded in 2012, creates lifestyle events that empowers and introduces attendees to a plant-based, cruelty-free and eco-friendly living. Taking a positive and modern approach, The Seed works directly with many small local businesses and large multi-nationals, and influencer and trendsetters introducing them and their products and services to individuals who want to live an active, conscious and healthy lifestyle. The Seed is also a firm believer in giving back, therefore, a portion of the profits are donated to various charities. This year The Seed is projected that over 28,000 attendees at its events. Follow The Seed on Twitter @TheSeedExp and Instagram and visit the main website www.theseed.nyc to read about all their events.

You’re Invited

Tuesday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m.

Join us on Tuesday, June 16 for our next Pitch! Women’s Networking event. We are hosting a breakfast meeting starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at 175 Varick Street on the 3rd Floor in Conference Room C. Please note this is a new room.

This Month’s Topic: Public Relations Questions and Answers
Ask everything you ever wanted to know about PR with Marcy Clark from Marcy Clark PR. Moderated by Rebecca Shine of NY Shine, Marcy will share insights on tackling public relations in today’s ever-changing media landscape.

To enter the building, please use the side WeWork entrance on Charlton between Varick and Hudson. Once inside, go up the steps to see the receptionist. We will be in Conference Room 3C. If you have trouble, please call Lisa Josephsen at 917.414.5480.

Sometimes your significant other doesn’t get Valentine’s Day quite right. Or you are single. In those times, it is important to be nice to yourself, cherish yourself, and sometimes to shop for yourself… a lot!

Here are some of our favorite picks for this year, to treat yourself today or any time of year!

Design Your Own 3D Printed Fine Jewelry with American Pearl

If you didn’t get the jewelry that your heart desires, design it yourself! Do you love gold? Are you partial to Tahitian Pearls or Black Diamonds? Start with American Pearl’s gorgeous designs and customize for you or your beloved (men’s jewelry and cuff links available too!) with choices including gold, silver or platinum; diamonds, emeralds, rubies and precious birth stones; and pearls from all over the world. Complimentary custom engravings are available for most designs. www.americanpearl.com and www.americandiamondshop.com

TrueFacet is an exciting new online marketplace for Certified Authentic designer jewelry, with a mission of guaranteeing the best price for both buyer and seller by getting fakes out of the marketplace. www.TrueFacet.com

Nearly every woman’s heart races at the sight of a robin’s egg blue box from Tiffany & Co. This Tiffany & Co. Elsa Peretti Bone Bracelet is a timeless, thoughtful gift you can wear all year round. It is only $600 on TrueFacet, originally $995. It comes direct from TrueFacet in fully refurbished “like new” condition in Tiffany’s signature Robin’s Egg Blue box with a Certificate of Authenticity.

18k White and Rose Gold Serpent Necklace by Damiani at TrueFacet

This pendant necklace from Damiani is beautiful and perfect for the lady who loves feminine elegance. The necklace is made of 18K white gold and features a serpent-shaped pendant. The pendant is set with ~2.13ct of pink sapphires and white diamonds. Lastly, the bail is made of 18K rose gold. Included Items: Gift Box. Retail Price: $9,740, $2,727 At TrueFacet

AumHome “Soul&Space” aromatherapy sprays –

Valentines Day special Bhakti elixir for Men&Women. Perfect offering to the ones you adore. Garners attraction and peace. Each hand crafted, small batch Aum Home spray features aromatherapy designed to uplift, heal and clear negativity. Yogi, Healer and Interior Designer Nidhi Huba of Aum Home creates each limited edition batch with specific healing intentions. Featured Organic Essential Oils are blended with Selenite crystal, Colloidal Silver and Gem Elixirs. Every bottle is energized with Reiki, Sound Healing, Mantras and blessed crystals to keep. To enhance your experience, before spraying tap the bottle on your palm with suggested chant or affirmation.

Shop Ken Chen’s new KC SF for beautiful, affordable clothes made in California.

Our dear friend, and Women’s Mafia Fashion Week alum, Ken Chen has been busy this season creating a new diffusion line that features his signature asymmetrical details, gorgeous draping and flattering silhouettes at very affordable prices. A few I love, named after some Women’s Mafia members!

The “Marcy” dress ($45). Named after moi! (OMG, how exciting!)

The Ally Dress ($45) named after singer/songwriter Ally Sereda, the Engie Jacket ($56) named after stylist Engie Hassan

The Constance jogger top ($36) and pants ($39) after fashionista Constance Zheng. www.kc-sf.com

Last, but certainly not least, something for the man (or men – we don’t judge!) in your life:

An Accessory or Styling Session with Savile Row Society

Does your guy hate to shop but love that look in your eyes when he is dressed to the nines? Savile Row Society is a men’s personal styling, shopping and custom suiting platform for men that promises to be “the end of shopping as men know it.” The service connects men (or you and your guy) with a live, professional NY stylist right away for quick, efficient, curated wardrobe building without having to look through hundreds of online options. They can even hop on Skype with you! www.savilerowsociety.com

They have stand-out accessories such as these Tateossian Cufflinks ($195) and leather Dopp kits for gifts, Closet Cleanses and Personal Shopping at home ($350), Personal Styling Sessions online or in their NY Showroom (Free) and Custom Shirting starts at $150.

Shop from 25 of NYC’s Most Stylish Independent Designers at ID Pop Shop in Chelsea Market

Dec 6 to Dec 12, 2014

10:30am – 7:30pm daily. Chelsea Market, 75 9th Avenue

ID POP SHOP, New York City’s favorite independent retail pop up shop returns to Chelsea Market in December just in time for holiday shopping.

Shoppers will relish finding gifts that are truly original, thoughtful, and surprisingly perfect. Assembling 25 of the best New York design talent are designer-entrepreneurs Barbara Wilkinson (of Barbara Wilkinson Jewelry) and Raoul Calleja (of Vernakular Photo Designs). As usual, they have brought together an incredible group of independent designers and artists to ensure that ID Pop Shop is a destination for aficionados of the most distinct selection of memorable jewelry, apparel, accessories, and art.

The tourists and locals who frequent Chelsea Market every day will enjoy finding unique apparel and home design gifts from brands such as LinePosters and Urban Cricket. Cayla Ferari, co-founder of LinePosters, enthuses about the joy of shopping at ID Pop Shop: “As a designer myself, ID Pop Shop is my favorite place to shop because I know I’ll always see something inspiring.”

In the last three and a half years, over 100 of the best local independent designers in the area have participated in more than 25 shows at the exclusive “invitation only” pop up shop for New York brands. Customers and designers alike confirm that ID Pop Shop fills a much-needed niche in the NYC retail environment. They not only provide an excellent platform for independent designers to showcase their designs, they also prove the viability of local and independent talent.

Regularly featured designer Kimberlin Brown of Kimberlin Brown Jewelry raves: “ID Pop Shop is a unique, truly New York, shopping experience. Barbara and Raoul brilliantly curate a selection of some of the best design talent this city has to offer; from limited edition screen prints, and one of a kind fine jewelry, to unparalleled apparel – ID Pop Shop offers unique holiday gift ideas.”

Parents, aunts and uncles will find the perfect playful children’s gifts by local talent such as Hanky Blanky and Kip Kids of New York. Artist and author Kip Cosson is showcasing colorful, fun tees, dresses, rompers and bibs as well as launching a new children’s book “New York A to Z”: “Kip Kids of New York is excited to be back at ID Pop Shop this holiday season with our New York children’s books and fun kid’s clothing at this well-curated pop up event!”

The Independent Designer Pop Shop (ID Pop Shop), spearheaded by creative design entrepreneurs Barbara Wilkinson and Raoul Calleja is run with a clear mandate–to assemble New York City’s most exciting independent brands by designers who design and create their own products. The huge success of the first show in June 2011, paved the way for more than 25 events with over 100 local designers featured over 3 and a half years. To keep the most up-to-date on ID Pop Shop happenings visit and follow them on Twitter: @IDPopShopNYC and “Like” their page on Facebook:www.facebook.com/IDPopShop.

Networking in NYC can be tough – especially for women. That’s why branding expert Lisa Josephson created Pitch! Networking to focus exclusively on women business owners and the triumphs and trials we face from determining the best time to scale to finding the right employees to executing a marketing plan. Says Josephson: “Over a light breakfast, we each introduce ourselves with our pitch. We follow with a presentation by a member geared toward providing tips and advice to other attendees directly related to her business. The presentation is followed by a roundtable discussion. Our goal is to provide an environment for sharing business insights while creating valuable referrals and partnerships.”

This month Pitch will be discussing business goals and execution, with a talk led by Kelly Weiner and Bina Patel. If you would like to join please think of one business goal that you have to share and discuss with the group.

Join us on Thursday, November 13 for our next Pitch! Women’s Networking event. We are hosting a breakfast meeting starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at 175 Varick Street on the 8th Floor in Conference Room C.

Networking in NYC can be tough – especially for women. That’s why branding expert Lisa Josephson created Pitch! Networking to focus exclusively on women business owners and the triumphs and trials we face from determining the best time to scale to finding the right employees to executing a marketing plan. Says Josephson: “Over a light breakfast, we each introduce ourselves with our pitch. We follow with a presentation by a member geared toward providing tips and advice to other attendees directly related to her business. The presentation is followed by a roundtable discussion. Our goal is to provide an environment for sharing business insights while creating valuable referrals and partnerships.”

This month, Rebecca Shine of NY Shine will speak about creating and executing a successful marketing strategy for your business, service, or product. A veteran of Red Bull, Shine will share advice from a pro about how to get your own marketing strategy in order. Join us on Tuesday, October 14 for our next Pitch! Women’s Networking event. Josephson is hosting a breakfast meeting starting promptly at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at 175 Varick Street on the 8th Floor in Conference Room C.

Enjoy A Fairy-tastic Day of Pampering and Meet Author Jane Collen & Illustrator David Trumble of the Award-Winning Enjella Adventure Series!

Saturday October 18th from 2-5pm at Inglot Studio, 5th Fl. in Chelsea Market

Kids, tweens, moms and dads are invited to meet author Jane F. Collen of the Enjella Adventure Series and celebrity Illustrator David Trumble for exclusive readings and book signings from brand new editions of the Mom’s Choice Award Winning Enjella Adventure Series books. Guests will also enjoy kid-approved guest performers, hot chocolate, Fairy Portraits by Trumble, makeup applications for moms and Fairy Facepainting for kids with Inglot Studio pros.

Collen’s new children’s picture book What More Can A Fairy Be? is debuting at the event. Enjella Uprooted andStorming Back to Key Westby Jane F. Collen, are celebrating the launch of brand new editions with cover art designed by David Trumble as well as a new vocabulary section and dynamic interior illustrations throughout.

Critics have called Enjella Uprooted “An enchanting tale of finding one’s self.” Enjella is a “tooth fairy with bite!” She fights the rigid tooth fairy establishment to do what she knows is right and help children.

Trumble will be on hand to create once-in-a-lifetime Fairy Portraits for kids at this special event. Trumble is famous for his Feminists as Disney Princesses series, two notable Ted Talks and winning the Dan Hemingway Prize for Creativity when he was only 16 years old.

“Who doesn’t love a tooth fairy! Especially one so inspiring and heartwarming as Enjella. A creative and enlightening way to teach children about choice, self-esteem and following your dreams. Enjella becomes a role model for young girls as she sparkles and shines while choosing her path in life.”Ashley Papa, news writer and Producer,Fox News Channel

“Enjella’s example will encourage readers that they have the power to achieve their hearts’ desire no matter what; that there is good in the world; and that there will be people along the way who will help them reach their biggest dreams. Through Enjella’s example of nimble resilience, she also shows kids and tweens how to deal with bullies that come in the form of an authority figure.”
Cannes nominated filmmaker and screenwriter Nikki Roberts

“Enjella’s courageous story is destined to become a fairy tale classic! This modern-day SHEro epitomizes Girl Power in every sense of the word. Enjella is a celebration of what every girl in the 21st century should aspire to be: bold, beautiful and audaciously smart.”
Miss United States 2013 Candiace Dillard

“Enjella Uprooted is a riveting adventure for kids and kids-at-heart. Collen creates a singular magical world where a rigid rules, mysterious bureaucracy and personal jealousies abound. In the tradition of characters like Anne of Green Gables, Harry Potter’s Hermoine and Little Women’s Jo March, plucky and ernest Enjella dares to question the status quo and forger her own path to happiness and personal fulfillment.”Women’s Mafia

“What a bewitching and fully realized world Jane Collen has created in EnjellaUprooted! Young readers will be transfixed as they travel with Enjella through her fairy adventures—her mishaps and her tooth-fairy missions—in a world that is at once familiar and fantastic. In quickly paced scenes, with dynamic dialogue and good humor, Collen gives kids more than a story; here’s an extensive and enchanted universe where they can get deliciously lost.”Anna Monardo, author of Falling in Love with Natassia, and Courtyard of Dreams

“You can’t help but fall in love with first class tooth fairy, Enjella. Come along with Enjella as she flutters from one adventure to the next, sparkling teeth and sparkling the lives of the children she meets along her route. An enchanting tale of finding one’s self.”Deb Chouinard, 3rd grade teacher, Westfield, Mass

This September Kashmir was flooded by the worst floods in over a century. The ancient city of Srinagar was submerged under water with 700,000 homeless. Art for Kashmir, hosted by Inspirality, will focus on raising funds for Kashmir flood victims, to help rebuild this ancient town.

Women’s Mafia own Natsuko Matsumura is celebrating her first solo show! Starting this Friday she will present at exhibition of photography and mixed media at Gallery Bar – Brooklyn on Friday October 17th.

Friday, October 17 – Friday, December 19, 2014
Reception: Friday October 17, 6 – 8:30 PM with wine open bar. Happy hour until 9 PM, After party until late
1056-1058 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York

Gallery Bar is pleased to announce Awareness of Existence, the first solo exhibition by Natsuko Matsumura. She is a New York based international artist who received BFA in photography from Hunter College. Starting from 35mm black and white film photography, she expanded her use of medium to painting, sculpture, video, and mixed media.

As soon as she started to take photographs on the streets of New York City, she found fascination in the relationship between people and the surrounding environment. Coming from Japan by herself, she has felt distance from people and had hard time to get closer to them. This feeling of isolation is the issue of the society especially in modern urban digital culture like New York. Her work deals with strange and sad behavior and disconnection of humankind in contemporary urban environment.

In Matsumura’s ongoing project, Awareness of Existence addresses the notion of watching and being watched, forcing us to question our own existence. In her photographs, people look like toys or turn to look like objects in man-made spaces. It reveals the feeling of unimportance and vulnerability in sad and comical way at the same time. “I don’t want people to be aware of the camera because once they feel someone is looking at them, they give different energy. A lot of people don’t get much attention and when they don’t, they feel invaluable and vulnerable and look small. This is peculiar thing that most people are self-centered, and think that they are the most important things themselves in the universe but the reality is not.”

Matsumura’s works come from the awareness of self-consciousness and struggling relations to other people in the society. Even her painting and mixed media, haunting and surrealistic images continue to convey watching and being watched by direct gaze and rise the awareness of the viewers existence.